CarPad 5 introduced by MapMyIndia @ Rs 19,990

MapmyIndia launches all-In-One GPS Navigator, Smart Phone and 3G Tablet. The leader in Navigation and location based services, has announced that this small android device facilitates 3D navigation, house-level details, live traffic updates, and connects users nearby and on-the-go based on location.

The CarPad 5 runs on 1GHz Samsung processor ( Cortex A8, S5PV210), Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread operating system (this version is an old version now), built-in 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 for connectivity. It has got a 5 inch capacitive touch screen with 480×800 pixel resolution, which is a advancement over its earlier versions carrying 7 inch display.

The device comes pre-loaded with Aura, MapmyIndia’s latest, fully 3D and connected GPS navigation interface. Aura maps have been rated as the most accurate and comprehensive digital maps of the country which offer real-time traffic updates, house level search, security (track and trace), discount offers in the vicinity etc.

The memory can be expanded up to 32 GB using a microSD card. On the connectivity front, it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and 3G, and comes with a miniUSB port and a microSD card slot. The company has provided a 2,000 mAh battery for the device.

The interesting part is it could be used as a tablet (you can carry it with yourself on a plane, train or while just jogging) when is not being used as a navigation tool. It offers facility like any other tablet, for instance, watching videos on YouTube, loading movies, listen to stored music, flip through photos and search and browse photos on Flickr or other photo-sharing sites. One can also download new applications and games from the Android Market.

“After the success of MapmyIndia CarPad, which endorses our view that that there is a strong demand for in-car productivity gadgets, we present the next-generation CarPad 5 to Indian consumers. MapmyIndia has always strived towards making car travel convenient, comfortable and productive. The CarPad 5 is one of the many in-car productivity gadgets we plan to launch in the near future,” says Rakesh Verma, Managing Director, MapmyIndia.

The CarPas 5 is on offer at Rs 19,990 /-, which includes the device with 3G, Wi-Fi, 4GB SD card memory, CarPad windshield mount. The device is available online at the companies website.